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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.77, 452.73 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.77, 452.73 and 85.34 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.77 : 452.73 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.77/452.73 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.77x = 452.73 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.77x = 38,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,637.68/301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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